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The Air Force's Miniature Air Launched Decoy is apparently a veteran of combat. Or, then again, maybe not. While a Sept. 24, 2012, press release from MALD-manufacturer Raytheon asserted that the decoy was "combat-proven," Air Combat Command would not confirm this, citing operational security. Raytheon also backed away from the claim when asked to confirm it. Here, two MALDs sit side-by-side in the munitions storage area at Barksdale AFB, La., March 21, 2012. B-52 bombers like those stationed at Barksdale can carry MALDs in combat, as can Air Force F-16s.